Start heating up 2014 with this year's hottest hue: Radiant Orchid.

The chosen shade of the year from Pantone, which is the authority on color, is a bold blend of purple, bright fuchsia and pink.

From handbags to lip gloss, this wearable shade is easy to work into your wardrobe or your beauty routine.

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun. Credit: Randee Daddona

Updated now Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun. Credit: Randee Daddona

Updated now Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

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